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Pressurised ion transport in nanoporous materials

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry
✓ Fully Funded 🎓 Computational Chemistry 🎓 Materials Science 🎓 Mechanical Engineering 🎓 Solid State Physics MOFs energy storage ion transport molecular simulation nanoporous materials nanotechnology

Fully funded PhD at the University of Birmingham investigating ion transport in nanoporous materials for energy storage and conversion applications.

Project Description

This PhD project explores ion and water transport in nanoporous materials under extreme confinement and pressurisation. The research focuses on materials such as Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), examining their potential for energy absorption, storage, and ion separation. It combines experimental work with molecular simulations to understand ion transport mechanisms at the nanoscale. The project is a collaboration between the University of Birmingham and the University of Melbourne, offering access to advanced experimental facilities and computational platforms, as well as opportunities for international research experience.

Entry Requirements

First or Upper Second Class degree in chemistry, materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, or related field
• Interest in interdisciplinary research
• Ability to work collaboratively

How to Apply

Contact the supervisors with CV to apply.

Eligibility

UK/Home
EU
International

Supervisor Profile

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Dr Yueting Sun; Prof Zhe Liu
University of Birmingham, School of Chemistry

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